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CNA Corporation · 7 hours ago

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Edwards, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

CNA Corporation is hiring for the role of Senior Flight Test Engineer, located in-person at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This role involves working with government engineers on F-35 flight test and evaluation, focusing on mission systems, and includes responsibilities such as test planning, execution, and data analysis.

AnalyticsEducationGovernmentNon ProfitSecurity

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate test requirements to develop flight test plans

Conduct and lead execution of flight missions

Maintain metrics and report on status of testing. Conduct initial analysis of flight test results and hand-off data and reported issues for further analysis

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and reporting of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings

Draft reports and technical papers on the results of developmental and/or experimental flight testing of the aircraft. Compile, reduce, format, analyze and present test data

Provide subject matter expert support to sponsors, project directors, Research Program Directors, and the Division Vice President on issues related to leadership, personnel and readiness

Work independently and proactively within scope of assigned tasks, coordinating directly with government leadership to accomplish assigned missions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringFlight testing principlesTest planningData analysisAerodynamics knowledgePropulsion knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), aeronautical engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Minimum five years of progressive work experience, including test planning, reporting and analysis

Ability to apply practical knowledge of aerospace engineering to flight testing principles and concepts applicable to the developmental and system testing including radio frequency and optical sensor theory

Knowledge on the theory and applicability of aerodynamics and propulsion

Ability to apply specialized personnel and readiness expertise and independent judgment to solve diverse problems in complex and high-visibility projects

Demonstrated expertise in dealing with analytic aspects of expertise area; ability to identify diverse issues, develop advanced, viable solutions and find ways to contribute in an unstructured environment

Ability to clearly and effectively interact and communicate with CNA research staff and management, and sponsors; demonstrated initiative; proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills; works independently under general supervision

Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Final Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years at time of hiring